An erect to semi-erect, thornless black-berry with extended cropping capability. Origin: in Pineville, W.Va., by Mason E. Cox. Parentage unknown. USPP 6105; 16 Feb. 1988. Tree: thornless; erect to semi-erect canes growing 1.0 to 1.3 m in height; second crop of fruit produced on shoots that develop at the base of fruiting canes; has withstood –18 °C without winter injury; relatively disease resistant. Fruit: round; length of 2.5 to 3.2 cm; glossy black; berries borne in clusters; seeds medium-large; produces two crops, one crop beginning ripening 10 July and the second 1 Sept.
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